How to make a Stylish Concrete Basin - Don't Make the Same Mistake I Did!
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- I forgot to mention in the video that I made a concrete sink about ten years ago. I should've shown it but wasn't thinking. It was for our laundry and was much bigger and heavier than this one.
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I forgot to mention in the video that I made a concrete sink about ten years ago. I should've shown it but wasn't thinking. It was for our laundry and was much bigger and heavier than this one. :)
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I wonder if you could have burned out the plywood from the middle. It would leave ash, but I imagine the ash is easier to clean/sand away than all the effort you put into removal on this one.
@@weeveferrelaine6973 Using a piece of high density styrofoam (as he mentioned) is the easiest way. Just pour a little petroleum based solvent on it and it melts away. Much easier than stripping a form, one splinter at a time.
Beautiful work, as usual
The only drawback I can see are the lines around it that will collect dirt.
They could be filled with coloured epoxy to give a smooth surface, perhaps a beige tint that matches the wood.
Wouldn’t the concrete crack from the heat if you burned the plywood?
@@steffenschaeuf6759 Yes, if you tried to use a torch to burn out the wood, the concrete would pop and spall all over the place.
The “smooth/ribbed/smooth” exterior makes it look like 3 layers of material were used. Way cool job. We all appreciate learning from your first efforts! Thank you!
Glad you like it Blake! :)
This mistake cost me hours of painstaking work, but I like the outcome better anyway.
I might have just thrown it against the wall. 😂😂😂
Your positivity never ceases to amaze me. Well done as always.
I most definitely would have distroyed it in a fit of rage.
@@turtleman190I was thinking the same thing: Five hours of sanding? Nope, I'd have tossed it on the garage floor and tried again or gone to the big box store and ordered one. lol
What I always appreciate is your determination to finish no matter what obstacles you encounter. I admire that hugely as it's a discipline I don't possess! Beautiful end result - as always, Thank you sincerely for sharing.
I think I would have thrown it into the sun when faced with chiseling out the plywood.
I never even thought about giving in - there's usually a way to save most things. Glad you like it! :)
well it is a discipline you could possess, if your life depended on it. Alas, first-world comforts make one lazy don't it?
The part that makes you a craftsperson is learning to fix mistakes and take it in stride otherwise you'll never be able to learn (and apply those learnings) without constantly feeling like it's a failed project.
Nice work. As you discovered, right angles are the enemy of mold makers! Putting a slight angle on everything makes complicates building the mold, of course, but it sure does simplify removal! Showed the sink to my wife, and she got a thoughtful look on her face- until I pointed out that I just don't have time to build something like that!
Definitely need Draft Angle on your internal core box.
@@johnmcmunn3827only if you are reusing the mold.
Thanks Steve! I thought about adding a draft angle but knew I could get the mold out one way or another. :)
@@PaskMakesat least for fibreglass blowing air into it is a nice way to get things out. Though I'd be a little wary of how those psi's add up over that much surface area with something brittle like concrete.
@@zyeborm I had 3/16 Formica type laminate stuck to a small countertop and tried everything to unstick it. I picked up my air hose and was blowing off the top of the laminate and it blew into a small hole I had drilled, and BANG! The whole darn thing came unstuck and cracked in several places. Powerful thing, air pressure...
Man with no vanity builds vanity! I’m just a few minutes in and I’m already smiling that you face, through any project, the same issues we all have, and are upfront about it.
Glad you enjoyed it John! :)
If I had only about ten precent of Neil's patience and persistance I'd be a way better man.
Awesome project!
I had always thought about making a tool holder for a wood lathe. The fact that you have precise control is what gives a metal lathe and advantage.
That's why I used it but it really would've been easy enough to finish on the wood lathe. :)
@@PaskMakes One of these days you might make an attachment.
I had problems with getting sheetfoam, too. So i used spray foam in an old pastic container and after hardening i shaped the inner mold out of that block. It was also a lot cheaper as the foam sheets would have been 😊
That's a great idea and if I'd have thought of that I definitely would've gone that way. Thanks! :)
Kudos, Mate! Five hours to sand out the CA glue. There are things I like to do that I wouldn't want to do for 5 hours!
Thanks Charlie! It was good audiobook listening time! :)
Turned out great Neil. I take my hat off to you for sanding those stains for five hours 🎩, but I guess when you’ve come that far there wasn’t an alternative 🌟
That's it Mandy - I wasn't going to give up at that point. Glad you like it! :)
You are an amazing craftsman and I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you for putting in the time and energy.
Thanks Robert! :)
At around 2:00, if you want to avoid your plywood getting exploded when you use the router, it might be a good idea to use some blue tape to protect them, this way, the cut will be perfect and it will not explode as a result, i saw that trick on youtube some months ago. I can’t remember which one but it did works.
For the corners, if you do this again, make one corner block, drill it out, then cut into 4 pieces, one for each corner. Much easier than drilling out 4 corners.
I was thinking, "why not use a cove bit on the router?" A couple of ogees set at right angles could give the corners an interesting fluted effect.
Molds with patterns like that, consider place a small amount in and rolling it around edgways to allow the patterns to fill and release air bubbles, even brushing helps. Vacuum degassing or pressure would work too.
Thanks - something to think about fro next time! :)
That contrasting ribbed and smooth texture make the sink look so good.
I've never seen a concrete sink that doesn't feel like a concrete sink. They all have that utilitarian, industrial quality but yours feels more refined and beautiful. Thanks for the amazing videos! :)
I'm gobsmacked at the beauty of it. I'm not a fan of concrete cabinets, countertops, and the like but I would love to have this in my bathroom. It looks perfect. The texture is interesting and all over it looks perfect with your cabinet. Thanks for sharing, Neil. Not only your "mistakes here" but your gorgeous sink.
Thanks very much Vickie and glad you like the overall look with the vanity! :)
The ribbed look on the outside of the sink is definitely different and turned out great. It stinks you had to go through so much sanding because of the stains. Can't wait to see more as this project progresses.
Thanks Mike! I wanted texture but still wanted something stylish - I think I achieved it. I didn't mind the sanding too much as I liked how it turned out in the end. :)
Resting the guide of a reciprocating saw with the blade removed on the sides of a mold makes a good vibrating tool. Great job as always 👌🏼
Me being employed over 25 years in the prefabricated concrete building components I advise you to:
A - taper the sides of the mold-component of the inner of the bassin.
B - get to round of al te edges possible.
C - for small component as this base you can use compressed air, just mount a coupler to connect a hose connected to a compressor.
The looks are great !!
Thanks very much for the tips - I thought about a draft angle then thought it's just a one off and I'd remove the mold one way or another. :)
Wow, that was a lot of work, but it turned out incredible! Well done.
Neil, that is a really nice complement to your awesome vanity cabinet! It is going to look smashing installed!
Thanks very much Tom - Glad you like it! :)
Making your own concrete sink: 8/10... inspiring more than a million people all round the world: a really significant life achievement. Hats off to you sir!
Wow, I didn't realise just how pleasing the sink would be aesthetically. I'm well impressed.
This renovation is going to be amazing!!!
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Next one, you might want to install an integral over flow drain. Also? A heavy layer of wax on the plug and body helps to prevent staining and allows easier removal.
Really beautiful work, Neil! Nicely done! 😃
But yeah, you should've definitely used foam for the inside part. 😬
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks very much! I looked everywhere for high density foam but it seems like it doesn't exist around my way. :)
@PaskMakes oh... Yeah, I couldn't find it here in Brazil neither. I was going to use it to build rc airplanes... 😕
I really love your videos. Your problem solving skills, your patience and the general quality of your work is exceptional. Keep up the good work. ❤
As usual, your patience and persistence are inspirational. Looks awesome!
I started watching your TH-cams 4 or 5 years ago and your craftsmanship has come so far.
This is really coming out looking sharp! Nice work!. As usual, your patience and persistence are inspirational. Looks awesome!.
I especially like your “this is what happened” approach to your videos!
Wow what an epic build. So much work. Sink is gorgeous and unique. Mahalo for sharing! : )
Thanks very much! :)
Again, Neil, your level of patience is astounding! Thank you for the inspiration!
Great work. You never cease to amaze with your projects
Here I was, thinking that the mistake would be that you didn't include an overflow preventer/drain plug bypass port. Here in the US, most bathroom/vanity basins (and bath tubs) have an extra drain hole near the top of the basin that runs down to the drain line, bypassing the drain plug. This prevents flooding in the event that someone forgets to turn the water off while they are filling the basin.
The port is usually on the side of the basin nearest the user, so it isn't noticed, but you could retrofit this basin by running an extra drain drilled through the back, a few cm from the top.
Well done Neil! That sink turned out looking great! 👍👍
The amount of work that was put into making this makes watching you removing the mold nerve wrecking because it's very easy to chip the sink.
The shot of that large piece of the mold coming off the bottom is extremely satisfying!
And my condolences for the work that went into sanding out the CA glue. I hope your shoulders got a well-deserved rest afterward!
This is so helpful! I've been planning on making fake tombstones for Halloween using concrete molds
Glad it was useful Andrew! :)
It's good to see someone putting a lot of effort into even the smallest things.👍
thanks for showing the plywood chipout and the CA glue mishap these are really valuable for learning makers
Való igaz!
The way of the monk.
Pask, patience, positive and persistent.
Clearly you're not a lazy man, Mr Pask, but hard work alone can't produce this level of craftsmanship. You have to have real skill, too. Well done!
This is fantastic!!! I can’t wait to see the finished sink cabinet and bathroom!
Nice one as usual! I love the love, precision and care you put into your work! It's the same way i do my job: I couldn't do it in any other way! Ty!🙏
I get Pask just explains stuff in his videos... but every video I learn new tricks!
I think that's because he tells you when he messes up and how he messed up, I appreciate that! (because I would probably make the same mistake too)
Great Video Neil.. Lots of helpfull tips in there. Im glad you dont hide mistakes - cause it adds so much more to the video know what and why things happened, and how you remedy'd them.
It looks really great! When the yellow spots appeared, I already thought that would be impossible to repair. But you managed to make it look soo good!
I really like the bubbles/holes/whatever in the planter and on the corners of the sink. I like the look.
A jigsaw with an old blade hitting the mold sides also works well for removing bubbles, IME. And doesn't mind, the way a sander might.
If you ever make another one, you might try acid staining as a finish before sealing it. It can create marvelous colors and patterns.
That was a crazy amount of work, glad it turned out! I’m always nervous doing projects like that; where there are days of complex prep, and the final step can ruin it all.
I admire the hell out of your tenacity good sir. Way to go
I am always amazed at your incredible patience
the most amazing thing i find is, Neil can do all this, and is a Queenslander.
Oh the rollercoaster of ups and downs but it turned out great (as expected). Beautiful combo with the vanity!
Well done Pask! I admire that you try so may different things and especially that you show your mistakes. Again, we’ll done. Darlington, South Carolina USA
Way cool project I’m looking forward to the other cabinet and seeing it all come together. Thanks
Impressive work. I truly enjoy warching your videos, and I’m very impressed by your patience 🙂👍
When he said 5hrs of sanding I made a pain noise outloud. Looks amazing.
Hippy BiFUNday Sir, I love that your work bench top looks like it's been through the wars
Happy Birthday🎉🎉. A little late but no less from the heart. Thank you for inviting us into the shop for some quality time.
love your builds and how you create solutions.
Omg it’s stunning!!! I love the texture, it takes it to a supreme level of beauty and craftsmanship and ik that had to have been a daunting task but you’re the man to do it and it’s literally a one of a kind and just beautiful! I love after you’ve sanded a bit to see light flecks in the cement… gorgeous! Now can you try making terrazzo? Lol I’d love to see your take one terrazzo but again I’m thrilled to see what’s next
Great job! Interesting to see just how much work goes into it.
heh, Mr Pask says "more sanding than I expected", mortals shudder at the effort
That tuned out really amazing. Great job.
Wow, that was a lot of work. I admire your determination and patience. I genuinely thought that you were making a reusable mould for starting a side business. You put so much effort into making the mould, but it seemed like it was three times the work to remove it afterwards. You have an incredible amount of tenacity to see the job through 👍
There is a reason custom concrete countertops are the most expensive type of counters. Lots of hours.
Looking great. 🙂
I always screw together my moulds, I never glue them; if doing deep casting then I add relief angles, 5 degrees relief goes a long way as help, but one has to think ahead how it is to come apart,
Beautiful modern sink! 👌🏽
This is really coming out looking sharp! Nice work!
Wonderful. The grooves give it a natural stone look.
please never stop posting such awesome videos, thank you
For your first time the end result turned out amazing Mate, can't wait for more of the remodel. A cordless sawzaw with the blade removed makes a good option for vibrating out air bubbles.
Excellent project....and a LOT of work! Thanks.
Consistantly the most innovative, interesting and inspiring craftsman on youtube... love ya Neil!!
I think it turned out perfect Neil. I like the groove finish.
I'm looking forward to the next video mate.
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. You do the best work my friend.
Hey how dare you use your saw to cut through that concrete encrusted wood! Someone else got the first view but the first stupid comment is all mine! 😂 love your work mate looks awesome!
Seemed to work well enough to me! Thanks mate! :)
The fact that the first stupid comment comes from someone that is actually a friend of Neil makes it even better. 😉
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Wow it's beautiful! 😍 you are so tenacious at solving problems. Hope you had a good birthday 🥳, thank you for the videos
Great project as always!
Happy belated birthday Neil, sink looks absolutely gorgeous!
A beautiful sink, great match for the vanity
Happy belated Birthday!🥳 When you were making the mold, I was so confused why you were sanding down the outside so the water would run to the drain.🙃 It took me an embarrassingly long time, but my mind finally flipped it over and I got it.😂
Thanks very much! Don't worry, I had to keep thinking things through too. :)
30 year fiberglass boat builder here with hundreds of molds under my belt. I always explain that you have to think inside out and upside down when you are building patterns and molds. It's not a perfect analogy but it's pretty close.
This could be made to look like a carved Rock sink that I love in cabin builds! Thanks for the idea!
Looks really nice! I like the textured look (ribbed stripes) outside. Good job!
Really, really nice, Neil. The minor imperfections are witness marks to the medium used. The ribbed surface was an inspiration and thankfully, the pva gave up the fight - phew! And doesn't it look grand against the wood of the cabinet. Art & utility in perfect harmony - now, go wash your hands hehehe!
Happy birthday, Neil!
Excellent results, as always.
Happy birthday mate, be well, enjoy whatever you love!
Super nice project, thanks for sharing.
Happy Birthday Neil!!!!
I celebrate this Friday,
09-01!!!
Hitting 78!!!
I've never been this old before!!!
Any vacay pix?
How did you like Atlanta?
I love the ridges on the outside. I found a few times when I thought you'd made a mistake or were going to, but was quite surprised when it turned out to be the staining. Bummer that it took so long to sand out, but it turned out great.
Reminded me a little bit of the old concrete laundry tubs from yesteryear. Although they weren’t as classy as this version. Great job.
Happy Birthday Neil and may you have many many more!
happy birthday... hope this new year brings you everything you wish for, and more unbelievable projects like all the ones you share
Nice job. I made a rustic style rectangular planter using 2 cardboard boxes, one for inner and one for outer shutter. As the concrete mix (cement, sand and peat ratio 1:1:1) was placed the cardboard deformed and was propped with sand (inside) and concrete blocks (outside) to create an irregular surface. Looks similar to an old carved granite trough.
The textured sides are a nice touch. 👍
Work of art. The way you made the mould is very good
Thoroughly loved it Neil, thanks.